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Thank you for your support! You can make an unrestricted gift – to be used where it’s needed most, or you can designate your gift to a specific department or use (just write it in the 'notes' section upon check-out). If making a memorial or "in honor of" gift, please include details in the 'notes' section at checkout. The United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Inc. (Shaker Museum) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts to The United Society of Shakers are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. If you would like to donate via phone please call 207-926-4597 or mail checks to Shaker Museum, 707 Shaker Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260. Please email info@maineshakers.com with any questions. Thank you so much for your support!
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The Friends of the Shakers, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1974 to assist Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester, Maine. The Friends of the Shakers contributes to the Village through direct donations, fund-raising for restoration and maintenance of the historic Village buildings, and volunteering at the Village. All Friends Members Receive:
- Free, unlimited admission to the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum’s guided tours. The Museum exhibits Shaker-made furniture, textiles and other artifacts in settings depicting various stages of the community’s history since it was established in 1794.
- Our newsletter, The Clarion, which keeps members up-to-date on Friends projects and Sabbathday Lake village, museum, and library happenings. The Shaker Community's Home Notes are exclusively available in The Clarion.
- An invitation to our annual Friends' Weekend held at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village each August.
- A $5 discount on Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum workshop fees (unlimited).
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Eubah - Her name in Gallic means "alive and thriving." The name was given her as she was very weak, and it was iffy that she would live. Her mother Joan was a very good mother and Eubah loved humans from day 1. She loves to be brushed and adored. She was the last calf born on our farm to date.
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.
Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade Scottish Highland Cow ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of Eubah
- A certificate of your sponsorship with her personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Scottish Highland team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project. -
Heather - Heather, Leanne, and New Mexico are sisters. They came to us through a friend who was selling his farm and moving to a condo. We agreed to take them and give them a good life on the Shaker Farm. They are mostly a law unto themselves and stick close by each other. Her gorgeous heather brown hair is where her name comes from.
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade Scottish Highland Cow ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of Heather
- A certificate of your sponsorship with her personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Scottish Highland team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project. -
Leanne was not this cow's original name. It was Fiona, but we already had one of those in the fold. Her name was changed as Brother Arnold's cousin (named Leanne) had a white cow named for her and when the original died, she asked him to change the name so she would still have a cow here. Leanne, the cow, is sisters with Heather and New Mexico. She's the most curious of the 3!
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade Scottish Highland Cow ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of Leann
- A certificate of your sponsorship with her personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Scottish Highland team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project. -
New Mexico - This was not her original name. She was Maggie, but there can only ever be one Maggie here, so the initials NM are the postal abbreviation for New Mexico. She is sisters with Heather and Leanne.
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade Scottish Highland Cow ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of New Mexico
- A certificate of your sponsorship with her personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Scottish Highland team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project. -
App - actually Appaloosa. So named because when her hair is shaved she has little black spots that look like an Appaloosa pony. She is a Katahdin sheep, a breed developed here in Maine. She is a hair sheep so she has no commercial value for us, but she is the sweetest sheep you could ever ask for. She gave birth to Sarah and Allie.
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade sheep ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of App
- A certificate of your sponsorship with their personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Sheep team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project. -
Arthur - Arthur is a Gotland, basically Viking sheep from the Swedish Island of Gotland. He and his two brothers: Axel and Albin, were a gift to us 4 years ago.
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade sheep ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of Arthur
- A certificate of your sponsorship with their personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Sheep team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project. -
Caflutie- Caflutie is a Cotswold sheep. She and her sister Cyst were adopted here 3 years ago. Her wool is amazing. Her name came from someone's favorite dessert that Brother Arnold makes often. Caflutie is a cutie!
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade sheep ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of Caflutie
- A certificate of your sponsorship with their personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Sheep team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project. -
Joseph - Joseph was born in 2020. His mother (Moira) died giving birth to triplets. Two survived, Joseph and Sebastian. They were bottle lambs and continue to cling to Brother Arnold. Joseph believes he does not belong in the barn but in the Dwelling House.
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade sheep ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of Joseph
- A certificate of your sponsorship with their personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Sheep team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project. -
Moo is Finnish sheep. He was named Moo as he resembled a Holstein calf when he was born. He was a bottle lamb raised by Attwood Farm in neighboring Poland, ME. He is very inquisitive and friendly. He seeks attention.
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade sheep ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of Moo
- A certificate of your sponsorship with their personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Sheep team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project. -
Sprout is a Finnish sheep raised at Attwood Farm and donated to us as every year she was bred she would lose her wool. She adapted to our flock very easily and takes no flack from larger sheep. She is very friendly and affectionate.
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade sheep ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of Sprout
- A certificate of your sponsorship with their personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Sheep team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project. -
Tanner - Tanner was born here in 2020. He and his twin sister Bella Ella make quite a team. He was born on the fifth anniversary of the death of a friend of ours and so bears his name.
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade sheep ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of Tanner
- A certificate of your sponsorship with their personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Sheep team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project. -
Wanderer -Wanderer is a Southdown sheep. She was a gift to us along with 12 others. She earned her name by her independence as she insists on going her own way. She gave birth in 2020 to Founder, as she gave birth out in the field and the shout went out, "I found her.!"
The “sponsor” program is an opportunity for you to support Shaker Village and the restoration of the Shaker Barn. Your one-time donation of $200—representing less than 55 cents a day—provides the support we need to fulfill the additional drainage and structural work on the Barn renovation to keep these animals safe and well homed.Each sponsorship recipient will receive:
- A handmade sheep ornament made from Shaker wool
- A 5x7 photograph of Wanderer
- A certificate of your sponsorship with their personal story
- Donor will receive a tax receipt
Sending as a gift? ... If you choose to sponsor as a gift for a friend or relative be sure to provide their name and mailing address in the "Ship to" section of your cart and any personal note in the "Note" section.
This sponsorship counts towards our Sheep VS Cows fundraiser and will be tallied into the Sheep team!
Join us! 100% of the funds received go towards construction costs of the barn project.
